5181 Franklin Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90027

$2,399,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,285 Sq. Ft.
$1,050 / Sq. Ft.
2,285
Sq. Ft.
$1,050
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Authentic 1920's Celebrity ready Spanish Villa set above the street atop a gated driveway under the watch of the Griffith Observatory. This architectural gem is a true statement of Old Hollywood replete with systems upgrades and previous involvement by Wallace Neff AIA in earlier renovations. Access is provided through a gated double wide newer driveway with newer electrical vault and drainage upgrades. A front facing entertainer's patio introduces the home with a wisteria covered dining patio plus...Authentic 1920's Celebrity ready Spanish Villa set above the street atop a gated driveway under the watch of the Griffith Observatory. This architectural gem is a true statement of Old Hollywood replete with systems upgrades and previous involvement by Wallace Neff AIA in earlier renovations. Access is provided through a gated double wide newer driveway with newer electrical vault and drainage upgrades. A front facing entertainer's patio introduces the home with a wisteria covered dining patio plus outdoor seating areas with treetop view patio & BBQ area. The ideal floor plan offers a 2-story great room with hand stenciled wood beam ceilings & walls of glass. A minstrel's loft overlooks the great room and leads to 2 of the 4 en-suite bedrooms upstairs. The primary suite offers DTLA views, walk-in closet and a spa style black and white bath with dual sinks and marble counter tops plus a sep. viewing patio. The second junior primary suite has an additional walk-in closet & renovated bath with clean & crisp white tile. Downstairs are 2 additional bedroom suites currently used as an office and den each with private bath access. The reimagined kitchen feels vintage but has all the modern amenities including dual sinks, abundant cabinets & stainless appliances & features a Bertazzoni 6 burner range and oven. With authentic detailing throughout, Culligan whole house water filtration system, newer HVAC Systems and designer interior lighting by RBW, including Vision 3 lighting accenting the verdant exterior landscaping, this private hilltop manor is the ideal escape from the bustling City below offering easy access to Hollywood/Los Feliz restaurants, nightlife and so much more. Come live your best life at 5181 Franklin Ave.
  1. Listed by Andrew Manning • DRE #00941825 • Brokerage DRE #00625377 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert

Property Details for 5181 Franklin Avenue

Water Front
None
Zoning
LARE9
Style
Spanish
Cross Streets
At the "T" of Franklin and Kingsley
Parcel Number
5589007015
Living Area
2285
Source Living Area
Vendor Enhanced
Area
Los Feliz (637)
LISTING UPDATED: 12/26/2024 06:11 AM

Property Details for 5181 Franklin Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #24-446357
Days on Market85
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1921
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,838 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Building Information for 5181 Franklin Avenue

Stories2Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,838 SF

Property Information for 5181 Franklin Avenue

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: City Lights, Tree Top
  • View: City Lights
  • Guest House: None
  • Water: District
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Probate: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Lease Option: false
  • Disclosures: Trust/Conservatorship
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1799
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7838
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Covered Parking, Garage, Gated, Garage - 2 Car, Carport, Garage Is Attached
  • Total Parking: 4
  • Covered Parking: 4
  • Parking Features: Covered, Garage, Gated, Garage - Two Door, Carport
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Living Room, Walk-In Closet, Basement
  • Rooms: Dining Room, Living Room, Walk-In Closet, Patio Open, Basement
  • Levels: Two
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Flooring: Wood, Other, Tile, Mixed
  • Equipment: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: Inside
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Spa: None
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: None
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 10-06-2024

Property History for 5181 Franklin Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 5181 Franklin Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,057,602Additions$264,397Total$1,321,999
Tax Record2024$16,229 ($1,352 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,285 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,285 SqFtLot Size7,840 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921ZoningLARE9CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5589-007-015

Schools near 5181 Franklin Avenue

This home is within Los Angeles Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Los Feliz STEMM Magnet
PublicK to 5

Thomas Starr King Middle School
Public6 to 8

John Marshall Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Apex Academy
Charter7 to 12

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5181 Franklin Avenue is a single family home for sale in Los Angeles, CA 90027. This property was listed for sale on October 6, 2024 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert, it's currently listed at $2,399,000. It has been on the market for a total of 85 days and was last sold on September 20, 2013. This listing's school district is Los Angeles Unified School District. Nearby schools include Los Feliz STEMM Magnet, Thomas Starr King Middle School and John Marshall Senior High School. 5181 Franklin Avenue is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,285 sqft single family home built in 1921.

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